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S131 BVK

1998 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,043 mi
Last recorded70,043 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 BVK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,043 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Petrol tank corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 63,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,853 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,263 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,748 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,853 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,022 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,214 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,602 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 25,067 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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S131 BVK is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S131 BVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S131 BVK is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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